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Introducing JK! Games!, a gaming and nerd-centric podcast where cohosts Kayla and Jerica give it to you: gaming news, debates on video game culture and technology, and most importantly, their passion for gaming across all platforms. Get social with JK Games! on Facebook. @JKGamesPodcast on Twitter & Instagram, @JKGamescast on Twitch. Tell us what games you want us to play and talk about (!!!): JKGamesPodcast@gmail.com.
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It’s a special birthday episode of JK! Games! and the perfect excuse to revisit Arcane — one of the best video game adaptations ever made. Kayla and Jerica return to Arcane with fresh eyes, while Josh watches the series for the first time just for this episode. Instead of a full plot recap, we focus on how Arcane holds up years later, how it lands for someone new, and why it still sets the bar for video game adaptations. We talk characters, themes, animation, emotional impact, and whether Arc...
Instead of rattling off separate hype lists, we did something different. This episode, we combined our most anticipated games of 2026 and beyond into one shared Top 10, built on overlap first and personal taste second. If a game showed up on multiple lists, it ranked higher — and anything that didn’t make the cut landed in honorable mentions. Let us know which game you’re most excited for — or which one you think we completely missed? Timestamps 00:00:00 – Start 00:04:39 – Housekeeping 00...
2025 was an absolutely stacked year for indie games...so we brought friends. This week on JK! Games, we’re joined by Emily and Kate from No Small Games to break down our Top 3 Indie Games of 2025. Each of us brings three picks, we go around the horn from third to first, and talk about why these games stood out in 2025. 🔗 NoSmallGames Instagram 🔗 NoSmallGames Bluesky Support the show JK! Games! is the gaming podcast where we bring you the news and reviews we care about. VGBC (Video Game Book...
In this episode of JKG, Jerica, Josh, and Kayla take turns counting down the 10 games that shaped them as gamers — from childhood favorites to the experiences that defined our tastes, habits, and gaming personalities. This isn’t a “best of all time” list — it’s a deeply personal draft covering the games that stuck with us and influenced our gaming tastes. Whether you grew up on consoles, PC, handhelds, or all of the above, this episode is about the games that leave a mark — and why we still ...
Jerica played a Metroid game for the first time, so naturally she needed backup. Josh and Jordan (aka Cognitive Clips) join me to break down our first impressions of Metroid Prime 4 Beyond, with Jordan bringing longtime Metroid knowledge and Josh coming in already "in the know" about the series. We talk about: – How it feels to jump into Metroid as a total newcomer – What the game explains well vs. what it might expect from you – Movement, atmosphere, and that classic Metroid vibe – Whether ...
In this finale episode of our Dispatch Video Game Book Club, Jerica, Kayla, Josh, and Patrick dive into Episodes 7 & 8 with a full spoiler breakdown. We cover every major moment — the Invisigal confrontation, the emotional fallout, the Astral Pulse decision, the final showdown with Shroud, and how our endings differed. We also look back on all eight episodes to discuss the choices that mattered most. Oh and we talk about what we would want from a Season 2! Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Start 00:0...
We’re in the second-to-last stretch of Dispatch, and Episodes 5 & 6 shift everything. We discuss pacing, emotional build-up, gameplay tension, and then we break down the two major choices that define this part of the story — including how they changed how we see these characters going into the finale. Timecodes: 00:06 – Intro 03:05 – Housekeeping 08:05 – Game: Real or AI 19:19 – Introduction & Context 23:38 – First Impressions (Spoiler-Free) 25:32 – Gameplay & Interactivity (Spo...
Jerica, Kayla, and Josh dive into Dispatch Episodes 3 & 4 to unpack how this narrative thriller hit 1 million players in 10 days—plus our thoughts on gameplay, choices, and what’s next. Timecodes: 0:00 – Start 6:45 – Introduction 12:48 – First Impressions 18:57 – Gameplay and Interactivity 35:45 – Spoiler Discussion 1:22:03 – Themes & Closing Thoughts Support the show JK! Games! is the gaming podcast where we bring you the news and reviews we care about. VGBC (Video Game Book Club) is...
In this episode of JK! Games!, Jerica, Kayla, and Josh dive into the tension-filled world of Dispatch for our latest Video Game Book Club series. We’re breaking down Episodes 1 and 2—covering our first impressions, gameplay reactions, and the choices that might have consequences? We start with our initial thoughts on Dispatch’s presentation and tone before diving into how its interactive mechanics impact the experience. Then, we move into full spoiler territory to unpack the story beats...
In this episode of JK! Games!, Jerica and Kayla are joined by Patrick for the grand finale of our Silent Hill f Video Game Book Club. We’ve reached the end of the nightmare and we’re unpacking it all — gameplay, atmosphere, and story — before diving into a full spoiler discussion and review. Silent Hill f left a lasting mark. We explore how the game captures the essence of the series while carving its own identity — and whether that ending truly landed. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Start 00:04:54 –...
In this episode of JK! Games!, Jerica and Kayla return to the fog for Part 2 of our Silent Hill f Video Game Book Club series. We’re halfway through the nightmare and unpacking how the game’s story, pacing, and tone evolve as the world opens up. We start with a discussion on the use of flowers in video games—and how Silent Hill f turns beauty into dread—then dive into our first impressions of Ghost of Yotei, before checking in on our current progress through Silent Hill f. Finally, we close ...
In this episode of JK! Games!, Jerica, Kayla, and Josh dive into the haunted fog for Part 1 of our Silent Hill f Video Game Book Club series. Whether you're a longtime fan or a total newcomer to the franchise, this episode breaks down what actually makes a Silent Hill game feel like Silent Hill. We start with a cursed icebreaker game (Josh’s "Fact or Farse"), then unpack the themes, tone, and environments that define the series. We also share our first impressions of Silent Hill f’s mechanics...
In this episode of JK! Games!, we're falling with our titans. Jerica, Kayla, Koleman, and Josh (aka HighScoreWeekly) return to finish our Titanfall 2 Video Game Book Club playthrough and deliver a deep-dive review of the campaign. We start with a Titan loadout icebreaker game, reflect on what made this campaign hit hard in 2016 and now, and discuss traversal mechanics, boss fights and emotional beats. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Start 00:03:57 – Icebreaker Game: Build Your Titan Loadout 00:28:15 –...
This week, we officially kick off our next Video Game Book Club title: Titanfall 2. Jerica, Kayla, and Koleman suit up for a deep dive into this critically beloved FPS — from its fast-paced movement and emotional storytelling to its unexpected ties to Apex Legends. We also rewind to the original Titanfall to explain why we're starting with the sequel, touch on Respawn’s development choices, and unpack how this world became one of the most celebrated sci-fi shooter settings of the last decade....
This week on JK! Games! Jerica is joined by guest host Josh aka HighScoreWeekly for a deep dive into Whisper of the House — a cozy-but-creepy pixel art game that raised questions about where the line is drawn in the cozy genre. We review the game’s atmosphere, story, and standout mechanics, then dive into a bigger conversation about "dark cozy" games: Can a game be cozy if it explores heavy topics like grief or death? Should content warnings be required? And does the genre need its own categ...
In this episode of JK! Games!, we’re wrapping up our playthrough of Tiny Bookshop with our official Video Game Book Club review. Jerica and Kayla break down the story, characters, shopkeeping systems, cozy atmosphere, and whether this indie delivers as a must-play for management game fans. We share our final verdicts, listener responses, and reveal our next Book Club pick. JK! Games! is a gaming podcast where we bring you the news and reviews we care about — and with our Video Game Book Club ...
This week on JK! Games! we’re catching up on what we’ve been playing, talk about Gamescom, and diving into our very first impressions of Tiny Bookshop. Jerica and Kayla also talk about what games have been added to their backlogs of DOOM. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Start 00:05:52 – Let’s Play a Game 00:30:39 – Backlog of Doom 00:41:54 – Normal Mode: Gamescom Predictions 00:52:24 – Expert Mode: Tiny Bookshop First Impressions Support the show JK! Games! is the gaming podcast where we bring you the ...
In Part 6 of our Tears of the Kingdom Video Game Book Club, we’ve reached the end of our Hyrule adventure — We got close. Kayla’s still on her journey, but that won’t stop us from talking about the game’s biggest moments, how the final stretch plays out, and whether it all lands as a satisfying payoff. We kick things off with our Emoji Game in Easy Mode before reading your answers to this week’s listener question: What’s a game that had the perfect payoff for you — whether it was a moment, a...
In Part 5 of our Tears of the Kingdom Book Club, we’re deep enough into the game to start asking the tough questions… like, is this story actually working? Kayla and Jerica catch up on their progress and explore how the game’s environmental design shapes the way you play. Then, we dive into a thoughtful — and maybe spicy — conversation about how the narrative is structured, whether it lands, and how non-linear storytelling might be doing more harm than good. 00:00:00 Start 00:16:00 Last Wee...
In Part 4 of our Tears of the Kingdom Book Club, we wrapped up a second Regional Phenomena and brought another Sage into the squad. Kayla’s sharpening her combat skills, and Jerica dives deeper into what makes this open world experience truly stand out from the rest. Timecodes: 00:00 Start 08:40 Easy Mode 34:15 Normal Mode 58:00 Expert Mode Checkpoint Completed: – Another Sage companion – 4+ more shrines – Another Dragon Tear memory Next Checkpoint (Part 5): – A third Sage companion – 4+ ad...
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